Many of us work hard to brush our teeth twice a day and floss once a day just to keep up and maintain our oral health in check with general dentistry in New Smyrna Beach, FL. And for those of us who put effort into our dental health, seeing blood in the sink may be aggravating.
Here’s what you should do if you’ve observed a tiny amount of blood in your sink after brushing or if you’ve recently begun flossing and found your gums are red and irritated.
Even if you begin flossing regularly, you may have developed early-stage gum disease. Tender, bleeding gums are one of the clear indications of early-stage gum disease or gingivitis. In other words, if you already have gingivitis, your gums may be more prone to bleed even if you’ve started flossing regularly.
Another cause for your gums bleeding is that you’ve just begun a new daily flossing program, and you may be brushing your teeth too hard. Plaque and food particles left on tooth surfaces induce gum irritation, which leads to bleeding.
It’s critical to maintain a consistent brushing and flossing practice, but avoid brushing or flossing so hard that your gums bleed. It’s vital to remember that there is a suitable method for brushing and flossing, so follow it!
If you feel you have gingivitis or gum disease, make an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible to prevent the condition from worsening.
If your gums bleed when flossing and you’ve been flossing every day for a week to ten days, please contact Atlantic Family Dentistry, so we may inspect your gums and work to remove any symptoms of infection.